Ferry fares ‘crippling’ locals, meeting told
The cost of reaching the mainland on the Northlink ferry is “absolutely abhorrent”, says councillor John Fraser.
READ FULL STORYThe cost of reaching the mainland on the Northlink ferry is “absolutely abhorrent”, says councillor John Fraser.
READ FULL STORYThe Shetland seafood industry has renewed its criticism of the “shameful” way Transport Scotland is dealing with new contracts for the North Isles ferry service.
READ FULL STORYThe Scottish government has renewed its commitment rolling out cheaper ferry fares to the Northern Isles following concerns raised in the Scottish Parliament.
READ FULL STORYThe Scottish government has finally delivered on its manifesto promise to cut ferry fares, with a pledge to reduce travel costs from the first half
READ FULL STORYUnion leaders and politicians have demanded action following news that some crewmembers on Northern Isles cargo boats were being paid less than £4 an hour.
READ FULL STORYShetland MSP Tavish Scott has criticised the Scottish government after a scheme offering cheaper ferry fares on the west coast was not extended to the…
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